Classical Period Sheet Music

(1730-1820)

The Classical Period in music was characterized by lightness, simplicity and order, and was attentive to the melody line with chordal accompaniment. During the Classical Period, the focus of composition shifted toward instrumental music, including symphonies, concertos and string quartets, and from these the sonata form was developed. The Classical Period saw the First Viennese School take form in some of the greatest composers in history, most notably Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Schubert. Explore Classical Period sheet music and Classical Period scores, including classical piano collections, classical symphonies, and classical chamber works.